Mission done, Canadians say Farewell

From the Manila Bulletin (Dec 19): Mission done, Canadians say Farewell

The Canadian soldiers deployed to help in overall relief aid efforts in areas devastated here by super typhoon Yolanda are now pulling out of Panay Island.

Brigadier General Arnold Quiapo, commander of the Philippine Army (PA)’s 301st Infantry Brigade (301 IB), said members of the Canadian Armed Forces’ Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART), have started leaving the country.

Quiapo, who was assigned overall ground commander assisting the foreign troops, said the Canadians are done with their part in relief efforts in the provinces of Iloilo, Capiz, Aklan, and Antique.

In particular, he said the DART elements helped rebuild key infrastructure damaged or destroyed by the typhoon. Such infrastructure included public schools and health centers.

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